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Lois A. Webie January 19, 1940 – January 25, 2022 Lois A. Webie, age 82, of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. She was born on Jan. 19, 1940, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Alvin and Esther (Gregerson) Melby. On April 22, 1961, she married Jack Webie at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church. Lois […]
The Iola Historical Society will have a business and membership meeting on Monday, Jan. 31, in the Machine Shed at 222 Depot Street. The business meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. and will discuss the planning of 2022 events. The program will present a video tour of Wisconsin historical sites and suggestions for visiting one […]
The Iola Norseman Challenge ski race is coming up on Sunday, January 30! This event has races for middle schoolers, high schoolers, kids, and adults. You can print off the registration form (https://app.box.com/s/cmljyyba2cadqm1qnazwl6tee170uy15) and bring it with you to IWSC, along with a check. Email the race organizer Mike at mitrzebi@rosholt.k12.wi.us with any questions. Schedule […]
With the start of a new year, Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative members may have projects around the house that include energy-saving home-improvement measures. These projects may include purchasing new, energy efficient appliances or insulating your home. If you have any such projects, be sure to check the energy rebates available to our members. Go to […]
Lynn Darlene Harrington June 5, 1941 – January 16, 2022 Lynn Darlene Harrington, age 80, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. She was born on June 5, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin, to William and Mildred (Richardson) Harrington. Lynn enjoyed socializing with people. She liked to playing bingo and watching her beloved […]
Carol Trudell November 14, 1930 – January 11, 2022 Carol Trudell, age 91, born on Nov. 14, 1930, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Opelousas, Louisiana. She was widowed in 1953. In 1961 she married Howard Trudell and resided in Iola, Wisconsin. She was widowed again in […]
A write-in candidate will win the Waupaca County Board of Supervisors District 8 seat in the April 5 election. Thus far, no candidate has filed for the seat. The district encompasses the Town of Harrison, Town of Wyoming, and the Village of Big Falls, and a precinct each in the Town of Iola and Town […]
Since 2008, the Rotary Club of Waupaca has given dictionaries to 3rd Grade students at Waupaca, Iola-Scandanavia, Weyauega-Fremont, local private schools, and the home schooled. This year, the club gave out nearly 250 dictionaries, bringing the total number of students who’ve received a dictionary to more than 3000! “Supporting education has been at the heart […]
Amber Marie Kleditz (Joers) April 3, 1988 – January 6, 2022 On Jan. 6, 2022, at 2:29 a.m., the light and warmth that was Amber Marie Kleditz (Joers) extinguished after complications with COVID-19. She joins her soulmate Collin Kleditz who left this planet on July 26, 2017. Although she left us far too soon, it’s […]
The Iola Lions Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 17, at the Crystal Café. Social hour commences at 6 p.m. and dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. Speaker is Ray Przekurat, Iola-Scandinavia School District administrator. The Iola Winter Carnival Princesses will be introduced and sell raffle tickets. Anyone interested in Lions are welcome to attend.
